Name: Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary
Address: San Diego, CA

Hard to believe it has been four years. She would be sooooooooo proud of you. Mama and the girls, forever!

Beautiful woman beautiful soul as reflected through her daughters remember going to Hunters for dinner was proud to be there and honored when I met Mrs Thomas we laughed about my Chicago connection and had a wonderful time I could see the connection that someone else has with their mother like I with mine. Live on Sis Thomas in that mansion not made by hand if you find a good wing and crown shop let my mom know she likes to dress too!

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

I miss you just as much today, as I did when you passed on May 19, 2012.  I love you mommy forever! Until we meet again... Your baby Via..

Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving and my mother's spirit is with us 24 hours a day!  I believe she is proud of her 3 girls and as the eldest I am going to watch over them as she and my father would have. We met Mayor Bob Filner today and we will make sure her legacy will thrive in Jesus name Amen & Amen.

On this day June 10, 2013 your daughters Marcia, Kammy, and Via immortalized your memory book forever.... We love you Always and Forever... In Jesus name. Hallelujah...

Sending you all love today ... and to your mom, pouring libations of gratitude and love and asking her to stay in touch ... I am sure she is smiling on all three of you and loving you always ...

One year and 1 day... Still missing my mommy.  Love you forever Mommy....

Oh heavenly Father please help all 3 sisters to remain strong thruout our mourning our mother is now with our father in heaven. Keep Hope Alive!

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dear Sisters,

So sorry to learn about the passing of you loving mother. I have many wonderful memories of her.
I know that her girls were a source of great joy for her. Please know that I am thinking of you and pray for  strength and comfort as you go through this period of adjustment.

My Dearest Sisters Thomas,
My greatly beloved....
How magnificient a life you know I've sat and listened to her tell me her journey. !  The love she gave all of us is so multiplied.  Be comforted in  knowing her spirit is wrapped around you. We are all there with you.

June Norfleet 
Chicago, IL

Marcia, Kammy & Via was truly sorry to hear the news about your mom, My prayers and that of My family will always be there  for you.  We ask that god strengthen you guys at this time and make the bond even tighter because that's what she would have wanted.  It is hard to give up our love ones, but we don't want them to suffer.  Know that she will always be watching & caring for you through the grace of god sprit. Know that the loard only takes the good ones, and she was truly a good one. We love you,  Chris Brown & Family

Marcia, Kammy, & Via, So sorry for your loss your mom was so wonderful and always very kind to me. All three of you will continue her legacy. you are ALL are in our thoughts and prayers.

Such a BEAUTIFUL STRONG WOMAN inside and out. Her light will continue to shine through you three. She will be missed.

Kammy Marcia and Via, I remember you guys back in the day in Markham.  I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, Chris Brown told me your mom past away.  I wish you guys all the best!

Your Mom was the most wonderful lady I have ever know. She will be so missed. A light has gone out in this world ,only to shine again in heaven. My warmest love and prayers go out to Marcia,Kammy and Via. Wish I could be with you all during this time. We love you.

Selena,Adrianne and Khalilah

Sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss. She will always be with you.

I was very sad to hear about your mother because she was loved by everyone especially me. I know she was the light in your lives. My prayers go out to all of you at this time.

My Jesus be with your family you guys are also in my prayers

Marcia, Kammy ,Via, you are in my prayers.
May God be with you during your time of loss and always.

Kammy, Marcia and Via, I just want you to know that I will miss your lovely and dear mother's smile and spirit for the rest of my life. She was such a joy to me and always hospitable on my visits with the family. I love you all so much and that this joy of her spirit brings tears to my eyes. I thank God and I thank each of you for sharing your lovely mother with me. I thank you, What joy. 

Dwight Kyles, Cincinnati, Ohio vi U of I...

Marcia, Kammy, and Via - You are in our thoughts every day and our heartfelt sympathy is with you during this time of the loss of your sweet beautiful Mom.  Our small community has lost a pillar of strength but her spirit will be with us every day, making sure St. Croix remains true to its roots.  Much love - the McNultys

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marcia,Kammy and Via I'm so sorry too hear about Aunt Leedoriest homegoing. But I do know she is in Heaven with my her loving husband my sweet uncle Randolph. You will always have my prayers and blessing.  My Aunt was a sweet, loving woman whom I loved.May GOD kept his loving arms around ya'll.  Love you always

marcia,kammy,@via.  I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom brought a smile to everyone she new, and that's priceless. Our prayers are with you always. god bless.    Larry Thomas (las vegas,nv)

im sorry to hear of the news but we must believe there is a better place when god calls for us to come home.god bless

Kammy, Via and Marcia, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Family in times like these u need a savior in times like these u need a friend be very sure be very sure your anchor hold and grip the solid rock. i just wanted to  let u know that mom is resting in the arms of jesus. I will cont to pray for you all.  Love u much and GOD bless.

Marcia, Kammy and Via, I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that you are not alone on this journey. I thank God that I was able to meet your mom because she was the sweetest lady that I knew.  She's in God's care now.

Marcia, Kammy, and Via I am so sad about your loss and I wish I could be there in person.  Please know I am there in spirit.  Remember that your mother's spirit will always be with you no matter what.  Please call me if there is anything I can do to help during this sad time.

Marcia, Kammy & Via,

Sorry, I am not able to be there, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom has touched so many lives, I shall forever be blessed to have known her.

Kammy, Via and Marcia: We're so very sorry for your loss.  With time, the sorrow fades and all the good times and memories will fill your hearts.  You all had the strongest bond with your mom, I am sure she'll continue to live on through you.  - Mary Anne & Laurie

Marcia, 
I was sorry to here about your mom, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Deborah Rogers (Lithia Springs, GA)

To Marcia,Via, and Kammy, you are the sisters that I have admired for your closeness with your Mom and each other since I've known you all, I will always cherish the love Mama and the rest of you have shown me whenever we would meet, I am so glad I can hold her in my memories deep in my heart, thanks for sharing her with me, we all will miss her dearly...Valry Carroll(San Diego, Ca.)

May your hearts be filled with the joy of a wonderful and loving Mother. Aunt Leedoriest was a beautiful person full of love and warmth. We will miss her. And we love you and we want you to know that we will always be there for you - Kammy, Marcia and Via.

Dear Kammy, 

I am truly sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. It is going to be hard at first, but be strong and make sure to pray. She is with GOD and safe from everything here on earth. Call me if you need to talk my Love. I am here for you... Much Love Always LEXUS DIAMANTE'

Marcia, Kammy and Via.  I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing.  She was such a beautiful person full of joy and laughter.   My thoughts and prayers go out to you.  I pray that the Lord gives you strength during this time. Love you!

Dear Marcia, Kammy and Via, know that you have my deepest sympathies on the passing of Aunt Leedoriest. I am so sorry that I can't be there with you now. One thing I shall never forget is walking down the aisle of the church tossing flower petals, as her 4-year old flower girl, during your parents' wedding so many years ago! They both will surely live on in our collective memories.

To the Thomas sisters our thoughts blessings and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. May God bless you and continue to keep you please rest assure that your mom is in Gods hands.

Alisa Tiller & the Nathan Family (San Diego, Ca)

Marcia, Kammy and Via, you three are a reflection of a wonderful woman..your mom!!  She always had such a beautiful smile on her face that would light up any room!!   I remember how she would always hug me and make me feel so welcomed!!  She was such a doll..always looking pretty.  She truely was a wonderful woman.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I love and miss you guys!!!

Marcia, Kammy & Via, she lives on in your memories.  Hold on to them and each other.  Much Love to you all.

God be with you Via, and your lovely family at this time. Your Mom was a beautiful woman, and she's given us 3 beautiful gifts to carry on her legacy. May you find peace and solace with the memories of those times spent with your Mom.

Marcia, Kammy, & Via, you all were so blessed to have had such a loving, together, supportive, and sweet mother.  My memories go beyond Kammy and I being in band together, but knowning her from when Marcia was in the band with my niece, Gloria Manley, at Warren Palm.  I can still see her smile and I know that her sweet spirit will live with you all in your hearts.  Our prayers are with you all.  Love, Marice L. Wall & Family

My condolences to you, Marcia, Kammy, and Via!! I am just now finding out about Ms. Leedoriest's passing and I am so sorry to hear. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you reflect on your life with your beautiful mother, physically and in spirit. The love and closeness you shared, I have not witnessed in any other sisters I know. Your familial bond was awesome!!! 
Take care, my sisters, and know that Ms. Leedoriest rests now with the Lord.

Cheryl Brown-Bryant (South Holland, IL)

My sympathy to you Marcia and your family. I know how much you loved and respected your mom.


                                               Ben Long ( Escondido,Ca )

Marcia, Kammy and Via,
It seems like it was only yesterday when Jeffrey and I ran into your Mom and Marcia. She was so vibrant, cute, elegant and so funny. She had us all in laughter. It will be so different not to see her beautiful face in the choir stand on Sundays. I am so happy that I met all of you and your beautiful Mom so many years ago. You all are so much a part of her and that is truly a blessing. Stay close, stay strong and continue to trust in God he will see you through this difficult time. Love you all! Sharon & Jeffrey

kammy,via and marcia love you all may you be surrounded with the peace and the comfort of the lord jesus christ in your time of sorrow our thoughts and prayers are with you   love christal and jesse

My sincere prayers are with all of you.  You all were so lucky to have her with you for so long. She not only made a wonderful impact on you all, but she made one with me too.  Your mom was one of the sweetest people I ever knew.  She always said things with kindness in her heart. She will be missed greatly. Love to you all,
Sharon Hill

may you be surrounded with the peace and comfont of the lord in your time of sorrow our thoughts and prayers are with you love christal and jesse

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Our condolences to Marcia, Kammy, Via and the the family on the transition of your mother to the Lord's house.  Even though you will miss her and experience some sadness, may you also have moments of joy in the hope that we all have through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Keith E. and Mrs. Linda M. Davenport and Family
Results Plus Ministries -- Powered by Purpose
Homewood, Illinois

Marcia, Kammy and Via, 
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing and special woman. She will truely be missed. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. We love you. 
Nicole, Nakita, Chaz, Thomas

Marcia I am so sorry.Your mom was such a dear and kind person to us all.My prayers are with you and your family.May you all be Blessed to make it through these trying times.So sorry.

Leedorist is now at home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   I was very glad and fortunate to have this wonderful family as my next door neighbor in Markham, IL.   Marcia, Kammy and Via, remember that the Massey family, Winta, Brian and Bernard will continue to love you and keep you in our prayers.May God continue to bless all three of you.   We love you.
                Winta Mallory (Glenwood, IL)  Brian and Bernard Massey (Markham, IL)

To Kammy,Via,Marcia my Deepest condolences to you", I'm so glad I got to meet your mom she was so cute and sweet I love talking to her and I know she was just a blessing to you....please contact me when you get a chance love Beverly Samuels

To My dear sisters who loved their Mom more than words can say. Hats off to you for giving her the best years any mother could ever have. You dedicated your life to her and now she is with God. I will miss her beautiful smile, big hugs,sweet kisses and kind words. My heart hurts knowing I can't see her anymore, but I will always feel her love. She made me feel special. I love Mother Thomas with all my hear and soul. Peace be with you my sisters.

Love Always

To My dear sisters who loved their Mom more than words can say. Hats off to you for giving her the best years any mother could ever have. You dedicated your life to her and now she is with God. I will miss her beautiful smile, big hugs,sweet kisses and kind words. My heart hurts knowing I can't see her anymore, but I will always feel her love. She made me feel special. I love Mother Thomas with all my hear and soul. Peace be with you my sisters.

Love Always,

My condolences and prayers go out to all of you. I am blessed to have met my Beautiful Aunt and cousins when we were at a very happy and fun family Gathering. The memories of my dear Aunt Leedoriest will always be cherished.

Marcia, Kammy, & Via my condolences to you all. Your Mom helped raise me, and is still a cherished memory of mine, and forever will be. 


                                                                                           Tony Johnson
                                                                                            Chicago, Illinois

God hold you all near in this season of transition and may your Mom's legacy of love remind you that love nor life ever fail.  God's blessings be with you until you see her again.

April Johnson
Indianapolis, IN

Marcia, Kammy and Via, my sincere prayers go out to you all.  Your mom was one of the Markham moms, that touched so many of our lives.  My deepest sympathy goes out to you girls.  May God keep and protect you all during this very sad time
Donna Johnson (Markham, IL)

Marcia, Kammy and Via, I just want you to know that I will treasure every memory of Aunt Leedoriest and the times we all shared. It is comforting to know that she is now reunited with Uncle Randy. They are and always will be my favorite aunt and uncle. I miss them both. Love you all.

God Restores, Thanks so much to the webmaster that corrected my mother's
birthdate on this sight!  As my mom would say sometimes little things can make a BIG difference. (SMILE) Especially removing the NMI (no middle initial)
was extremely comforting.       Sincerely, The Thomas Sisters,Marcia,Kammy& Via ...

"Momma" would be extremely proud of her girls for working together at a time like this (as she has taught you to do)  I am too.  She has prepared you for a time like this.

God bless you,

I miss being in the choirstand watching Mom rocking back-n-forth with her girls and praising the Lord while singing "Churchhouse".  My first service at Bayview Baptist Church was in the summer of 1977 in a little house on Skyline Dr.  There have been some incredible memories created since then; Sis. Thomas is one of them.

Marcia, Kammy and Via: My thoughts and prayers are with you this day as you say goodbye to your mother Leedoriest.  Although I have only recently come to know her and you I know that you loved and cared for each other and that has made an impact on me.  I know she will be missed but there will be someday a joyous reunion where there will be no more tears.  God bless all of you.

My deepest heartfelt condolences are far out to all of you at this time. I know too well your grief losing my dad this year. I have and will continue to pray for your strength, acceptance and serenity in knowing that Mrs. Thomas's mission has been completed and her reward has been recieved.

Gerald X Lee....Markham Il.

You have my deedest symphathy.  Hope to hear from all of you soon.

Patricia, Konard, and Tony.

Sister Kammy, Marcia and Via, Sister Thomas was a jazzy, kind, sweet and lovely lady, a precious gem whom everyone loved and felt loved in her presence. It was a blessing to serve with her in the Music Ministry. She will be dearly missed. 

Continue to trust in GOD during your time of sorrow and joy. She resting with our Heavenly Father. Please do not hesistate to call for whatever need. 

My prayers are with you and your family.

Love and GOD Bless
Valarie A. Chapman 
~ Valarie Chapman, El Cajon, California

Kammy, Via and Marcia ... Sending love to you today and always. You are in my prayers ... I also am sending a big THANK YOU to your mother ... one of my Markham Mamas ... always providing me with love, guidance, laughs and fun. Her style, her sweetness, her heart and her guidance and wisdom were and still are huge gifts ... and in YOU all ... she lives on and will continue to love you eternally.

Once again. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your Mom was a great lady and I will begin plans to be there.

I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. & Mrs. Bryan & Charisse Lee (San Deigo,CA)

To my Sisters,
Yes, Mom was part of that Honore Street tribe that helped raise me. In fact she was the sharpest, sassiest, cutest lil Mom in the bunch. I always admired the closeness shared between you all and the wisdom she so readily shared with all her "other children". Please know you remain in the heart, thoughts and prayers of my entire family. Although, she is now,"absent from the flesh, she is forever present with the Lord". The best she had to give, she left behind.

"Marcia, Kammy and Via, I just want to let you know how very sorry I was to hear about your mom.  She was a wonderful lady, and it was a blessing to have known her while you guys were living in Markham.  Know that I am praying for ALL of you, and take comfort in knowing she is now with your dad in heaven."  Love you, Dede Anderson (Chicago, IL)

"I wish that "I" could be there in person ....you are ALL in my thoughts today.  Know you are loved, and that I loved your mom as well. I take comfort in knowing she is with your dad in heaven.  I am here if you need me."  Love you, Dede Anderson (Chicago, IL)

Marcia, Kammy and Via, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and the entire family. We know we loved Mom, but God loved her more. Now she is singing with the heavenly choir.

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Leedoriest Thomas

24 April, 1930 – 19 May, 2012

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